On Wednesday, Notre Dame was the training ground for its now-former players with NFL aspirations. With representatives from many teams planning their draft strategy on hand, this was the time to make an impression. The Pro Day served as something of a substitute for the usual Scouting Combine that has become so highly regarded for NFL prospects and fans. Notre Dame has released the results from Pro Day, so here they are:
#NotreDame Pro Day results…. #NFLTwitter #NFLDraft #NDFB #NDFootball pic.twitter.com/KBcwYxdEKS
— Paul M. Banks (@PaulMBanks) March 31, 2021
With Notre Dame having as great a season as it did in 2020, it’s no surprise that there was plenty of young talent for NFL teams to scout. Some players required more of a look than others. While Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah and Liam Eichenberg are sure to be selected in the first or second round, many more players needed to have a good showing to improve their chances. One notable example was Ian Book looking slightly better than Baker Mayfield did shortly before he was the top pick in 2018:
@justinjleger 6'0 212lbs Ian Book is accurate & the same size as Baker Mayfield #1 headline I need to see! Kyler Murray, L. Jackson, Russell Wilson, D.Brees, Kirk Cousins WAS IAN BETTER THAN MAC? #NFLDraft #NFL #bakermayfield #ianbook #NotreDame #GoIrish #CowboysNation #Cowboys pic.twitter.com/d1mLaSv0TS
— ✭Dallasfanindc✭ INDEPENDENT VOTER (@Dallasfanindc1) March 31, 2021
Obviously, that doesn’t mean Book is going to be the first selection of the 2021 draft. However, he and others undoubtedly went higher on the big boards of many coaches and scouts during this event. Here’s hoping that works pays off next month.
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